Mauricio Gomez Rocha


Mauricio Gomez Rocha was born in Ecatepec, Mexico, on September 22, 1977.

Mauricio began his artistic career at the early age of four.
Since then, he has dedicated most of his time to painting.
His early influences came from the city of Mexico which is characterized by the diversity of prehispanic cultures which even today continues to exert their unique characteristics and traditions.

Mauricio studied Fine Arts at the National Academy of San Carlos in Mexico city
where he took painting and drawing courses as well.

His work is oriented to show a different perspective of contemporary society based
on the new global culture brought about by political, cultural and economical changes
reflected on a massive concentration of people in big cities.
　　
In 1996, Mauricio joined a group of artists "Barrio del Arte" and oversaw several
cultural and artistic events, such as “The longest mural in the world” which was painted by 1800 children on a surface of paper.
　　
In 1997, he was commissioned by his municipality to paint murals in public
institutions such as public schools and sport centers.

In 2001, Mauricio went to Canada to improve his English and more importantly, to exhibit his artworks in some international events such as The International Students Day as well as in galleries in Vancouver.
　　
In 2002, Mauricio came to Tokyo, Japan attracted by the Japanese art Zen
and philosophy which continues to give him inspiration.

Awards
　　

2004, Japan Inter Culture Prize, International Art Exhibition, Japan

2006, Art Mirai Secondary Prize, International Art Exhibition, Japan

Exhibitions

　
2011 / Solo Exhibition, Mexican Embassy, Tokyo, Japan

2007 ~ 2011 / International Art Exhibitions, The National Ar Center NACT.Tokyo, Japan

2006/ International Art Exhibition, Ueno no Mori Museum, Tokyo, Japan

2005 / Solo Exhibition, Art Cafe Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

2004/ (Art Mirai) International Art Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan

2003/ Exhibition, Okurayama Memorial Hall, Yokohama, Japan

2003/ Exhibition, Umeda Sky Bldg. Osaka, Japan

2001/ Exhibition, International Students Day. Vancouver, Canada

2001/ Exhibition, Tensho Gallery. Vancouver, Canada

　　

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in meeting interesting people

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alternative, Electronica, Classical, etc.
Books: Don Quijote, Cien años de soledad, Terra nostra.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching art to kids and adults

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico